Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-18


PARADE NOTES. The saddle to be used
by Chief Marshal Windsor in the parade on
the 22d is the same one that was used by
President Abraham Lincoln.
The Veteran Firemen's Association, of
Baltimore, numbering from IS to 100 men,
will arrive in Washington at 10 a. M, OF
the 22d and after short parade there will
take the y 80 boat for this city undar escort
of $50 veteran fremen of Washington and
take part in the parade here. The Balti-
more iremen will appear in line in uniform,
drawing their handsome engine.
The fredericksburg Grays have declined
an invitation to take part in the parade.
Lieut. Leopold Nueymyer, of the old
Northern Liberty fire company, Of washing
ton, will marshal the fremen from that
city.
The committee having in charge the ar
rangements for the celebration respectfully
request that the trades desiring to partici-
pate in the parade will please report, at
once, to George A. Appich, ESQ.,. who is au.
thorized to make the necessary arrange
ments for their appearance in the line of
procession.
CORPORATION CoURT-Judge n. b. Meade
presidinq.-K. q. Taylor vs. j. D. Beach;
unlawful detainer; Judgment for plaintiff.
Com. vs. R. T. Lucas, indictment for sell
lug coupons without q special license; case
continued till next term on motion Of COM
monwealth.
Bridget r. Hart vs.. NJ. B. Harlow adm.
ct al, decree for the payment over OF funds
to plaintiff.
S. NJ. Lee ct al. vs. Smith, Sergeant, adm.
ct al. decree for sale of property.
J. S. Yeaton ys. A. NJ. Yeaton; referred TO
commissioner Norton for report.
Brockett vs.. Brockett, decree confirming
report of commissioner.
Rudd VS. Rudd, decree for sale of prop
eriy and distribution of proceeds.
Court adjourned till tomorrow morning
at | / o'clock.
THE OPERA HoUsE.-The New York Dis.
patch says of "Scheming," the play to be
produced at the Opera House next Monday
night Mr.. Edwin r. Lang's farcical come
dy entitled 'Scheming' is very funny, and
the cast includes some very good perform
ers, and all filled their roles with credtable
regard for the enjoyment of a large audi
ence.'
The talented young actor Charles Thorn
ton, supported by Miss Isabella Grange,
will appear in this city next Tuesday night in
his sensational and romantic American play,
"Tried for Treason" This play has been
mounted at great expense, with fine scenic
effect and beautiful costumes.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs.-The Grand Lodge
was engaged in secret work during the last
day Of the session in Fredericksburg and
Yesterday adjourned sine die at o'clock,
to meet in Danvile the third Tuesday in
February, 1888.
An association was formed TO erect a
monument to Stonewall Jackson on the spot
where ho fell.
Last night the members and other invited
guests partook of sumptuous collation.,
prepared by their fraters of Fredericksburg
Lodge, No. %.
The representatives from this city, re-
turned this morning much pleased with
their trip to Fredericksburg
THE LIGHT INFANTRY FAIR.
The attendance at the Light Infantry
Fair last night was again very large. filling
the spacious ball of the ermory building to
its full capacity. The attractions are as nu-
merous as ever, and the success so far has
been commensurate with the anticipations
of its projectors.
The voting for the policeman's uniform,
embroidered screen, easel and panel,
breech- loading gun, gold headed umbrella,
crayon portrait aud ice. pitcher, ia becoming
interesting, and the excitement among the
contestants for the prizes and their friends
grows more intense nightly.
RuNAwAYs-A nine-year old white boy
came here last night, having run away from
his home in Washington. He was taken in
charge by the police and lodged in the sta
ton house till this morning, when he was
put on one of the ferry boats to be sent